Sohini Das &Amp; Namrata Acharya In Kolkata

Stories by Sohini Das &Amp; Namrata Acharya In Kolkata

From a one-room setup to a $300 mn firm, CarDekho goes global

From a one-room setup to a $300 mn firm, CarDekho goes global

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2015

Backed by veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, auto portal CarDekho.com, has been revving up its operations in regions like South Asia.

Copycats come under Amul fire

Copycats come under Amul fire

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

Amul is now part of a special category.

How GM India sped away from Halol, unrest, and standstill

How GM India sped away from Halol, unrest, and standstill

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2015

Sources claim that 68-70 per cent of the workers at Halol are permanent ones, while the balance is tilted towards contractual workers at Talegaon.

Microfinancier Bandhan is banking on people's trust

Microfinancier Bandhan is banking on people's trust

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2015

There are perks for banking with the newest bank in India.

Chit funds eye Rs 5K crore a year from NRIs

Chit funds eye Rs 5K crore a year from NRIs

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2015

RBI has allowed NRIs to invest in chit fund companies on a non-repatriation basis, subject to certain conditions

Two Jain sisters eye global market for 'halal' cosmetics

Two Jain sisters eye global market for 'halal' cosmetics

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2015

Ecotrail Personal Care, a start-up by sisters Mauli and Grishma Teli, is the only company in India that makes halal cosmetics

Sunfeast Yippee ban: ITC says not consulted, Gujarat FDCA contests view

Sunfeast Yippee ban: ITC says not consulted, Gujarat FDCA contests view

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2015

This is second time in a month when a packaged food co has complained

Defaults, lay-offs take sheen off Surat's diamond sector

Defaults, lay-offs take sheen off Surat's diamond sector

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2015

Diamond exporters are considering stopping the import of rough diamonds.

After Maggi, Top Ramen tests positive for high lead content

After Maggi, Top Ramen tests positive for high lead content

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2015

Top Ramen tested positive for lead in samples taken from Daman.

Now, unlock your door or laptop by just blinking!

Now, unlock your door or laptop by just blinking!

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2015

Surat-based company in talks with banks, insurance cos, manufacturing cos etc for their iris scanner machine.

Sanand continues to attract multinational firms

Sanand continues to attract multinational firms

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2015

Maxxis Group of Taiwan, Singapore-based TongGarden decide to set up their facilities in Sanand.

Wedding bells wane: Gold jewellery demand may slip 25%

Wedding bells wane: Gold jewellery demand may slip 25%

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2015

According to World Gold Council (WGC), gold jewellery demand in India, the world's largest consumer, touched record 662.1 tonnes in 2014.

Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2015

An average of 30-40 per cent automation is standard across all big automobile plants in the country

How this start-up helps poor people get good jobs

How this start-up helps poor people get good jobs

Rediff.com   25 May 2015

Babajob.com is trying to help unorganised blue-collar workers get better employment.

Ice cream players ready to beat the heat

Ice cream players ready to beat the heat

Rediff.com   6 May 2015

Nearly 40% of the annual sales happen during April to June.

Scam helped Rose Valley create Rs 2,500-cr assets

Scam helped Rose Valley create Rs 2,500-cr assets

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2015

Rose Valley is one of the biggest money businesses after Sahara.

The changing face of Kolkata's Kabuliwala

The changing face of Kolkata's Kabuliwala

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2015

The Kabuliwalas of Kolkata, traditional moneylenders, have seen their numbers shrink.

Sanand: The new global auto hotspot

Sanand: The new global auto hotspot

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2015

Sanand has catapulted into the big league of automobile industry hubs.

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2015

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Have a glass of 'happy' milk in Delhi and Bengaluru 'by invitation only'

Have a glass of 'happy' milk in Delhi and Bengaluru 'by invitation only'

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2015

Not everyone can have access to the Pride of Cows milk.